How many strands does a Kanthi have?
2
Diwali is the festival of _______.
Lights
Who is the all-doer? Who controls everything in the world?
Bhagwan Swaminarayan!
What is the last day of the Hindu calendar year called?
Diwali
How many days of Diwali are there?
5
What are some gifts Bhagwan has given us?
Our family, friends, our body, mandir...
Everything in our life is a gift from Bhagwan! So that is why we should be thankful for him!
Wearing a Kanthi is a special way to stay _________ to bhagwan. (Hint: another word for 'near')
Connected or Close
What is annakut?
A mountain of food!
We offer different types of food to Bhagwan to thank him for all his blessings!
What did we celebrate last saturday at our mandir?
Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav!
25 years of Clifton Mandir!
What are the 5 days of Diwali?
Dhan Teras
Kali Chaudash
Diwali
New Year
Bhai Bij
What is kali chaudas?
The day that good wins over evil. That is why we light divas to show that lights wins over darkness.
How many times a month do we fast for Ekadashi?
2
What does each strand of the Kanthi mean?
1) Akshar (our guru)
2) Purshottam (Bhagwan Swaminarayan)
What does dharma mean?
A person's duty in life. Always do the right thing!
Doing everything right as a daughter, student and balika!
Who returned to Ayodhya after living in the forest for 14 years? (Hint: This is why we celerbate Diwali!)
Ram Bhagwan!